BOSTON, MA – Keiarri Dyette, 26, a member of the notorious Cameron Street gang operating out of Dorchester, has pleaded guilty to a trifecta of federal crimes, admitting his role in a violent racketeering enterprise, illegal firearms dealing, and large-scale cocaine distribution. The feds say Dyette, also known as “Kemo,” confessed to the charges yesterday, setting the stage for a June 13th sentencing hearing before U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young.
According to court documents, Cameron Street isn’t just a crew; it’s a calculated operation built on intimidation and violence. Members allegedly use threats and force to carve out and protect their territory, silencing rivals and building a reputation for brutality. The gang is accused of routinely possessing and utilizing firearms in assaults and murders. Dyette, like many in the “Killa Cam” (KC) gang – identifiable by “C” or “KC” tattoos and clothing – played a direct role in this mayhem.
The indictment details a brazen assault on a rival gang member from NOB/Wendover. Dyette allegedly used a pistol to attack the victim in a Hancock Street parking lot. But the violence wasn’t limited to settling scores. Dyette was also a key player in the gang’s drug operation, peddling firearms and coordinating the distribution of cocaine alongside other Cameron Street members. The scale of the drug operation was significant: Dyette admitted to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
Federal prosecutors are aiming for a hefty sentence. Dyette faces up to 20 years in prison for the RICO conspiracy charge, and another 20 years for conspiracy to interfere with commerce by force or violence. Dealing in firearms without a license carries a potential five-year sentence, and the cocaine conspiracy could add another 40 years. Beyond prison time, Dyette could be hit with fines totaling $250,000 for the RICO and firearms charges, and a staggering $5 million for the drug conspiracy. The final sentence will be determined by Judge Young, taking into account U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
The takedown was a collaborative effort led by Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy, alongside James M. Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. A wide net of agencies contributed, including the Massachusetts State Police, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, and multiple county District Attorney’s Offices and police departments across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
This case is part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative, a program designed to create permanent, multi-agency task forces focused on dismantling major criminal organizations. The operation leverages intelligence-driven, multi-jurisdictional investigations targeting drug traffickers, gangs, and transnational criminal enterprises. The feds are clearly signaling they’re coming down hard on Boston’s violent street gangs, and Dyette’s guilty plea is just the latest chapter in that ongoing battle.
Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Organized Crime|Weapons|Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Press Release
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